(*A/N: Here goes 2/3 chapter of this week. Please Enjoy.)
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Everyone startled when Primis left leaving few words behind. At first, they become confused but then they heard knock on the door.
KNOCK!!
KNOCK!!
This was more than enough for them to understand what Primis means. Since it's almost opening time, they didn't say anything. Ryuu gets up from her seat to open the door. The door was windows so they can already see who this guest of Primis is. Ryuu opened the door then smiled.
Ryuu: Have you rested, Mikoto?
Mikoto: Yes, thanks for your help yesterday.
Ryuu: I don't think I did anything though.
Then she turns towards other two.
Ryuu: Lord Takemikazuchi must be here to meet Prim— "The Black Swordsman", right?
Ryuu was about to say Primis name but she correctly herself in the end since only some people knew the really name "The Black Swordsman". Mikoto also didn't reveal his real name either.
Takemikazuchi: Haha. Yes, we have come to meet him. Looks like you already know.
Ryuu: He is waiting for you in first Private box.
Takemikazuchi: Ok. Then we won't disturb you. Please carry own with your breakfast.
Ryuu bowed. Takemikazuchi and others then look at Haruhime who is also looking them.
Takemikazuchi: Let's talk later Haruhime.
Haruhime: Yes.
Haruhime also bowed towards them. Then they walk towards the private box. Mikoto wanted to talk and spend some time with Haruhime but she knew the current priority. Ouka remain silent during the whole process. Once they are in front of the door of private room Takemikazuchi knocked two times before entering.
KNOCK!!
KNOCK!!
CREAK!!
They see Primis who is sitting on his seat while observing them in calm manner. His presence has completely changed compared to when he was outside. They feel like they are standing in the presence of a Ruler. Because of that let alone Mikoto and Ouka even Takemikazuchi unconsciously lower their head.
'Takemikazuchi: So, this is "The Black Swordsman". I have to say his Handsomeness even surpass Gods. Even though I have heard of it but hearing and seeing is two different things.'
Takemikazuchi just then raises his head and look directly into Primis eyes. That was the foolish decision. He felt his eyes blurring, as if they were sinking into boundless illusion, making him unable to extricate himself. Let alone him even Mikoto and Ouka are the same.
As told before, only Ophis can look directly into his eyes without being affected. Even Sheng Ming can't do this. So, whenever Sheng Ming faces him, he controls his power to not affect her. As for why Loki Familia didn't get affected, it's because Riveria and Ais has already warned them about it since they also faced the same when they met him for the first time. As a result, they tried not to make eye contact with him.
If it was before then Takemikazuchi and others would have used their power to break out of it. But now since his Sharingan has become even more powerful after merging with Elemental Sight, it's impossible. Seeing this Primis just closed his eyes. This made them came back to their senses. Their forehead is covered with sweat, and they started to take deep breath. Takemikazuchi has solemn expression.
'Takemikazuchi: He didn't do that deliberately to intimidate us. That power was automatically being emitted by his eyes.'
If Primis would have known about Takemikazuchi thoughts then he would have praised him for his rational thinking, saying he hasn't lived for millions of years in vain. Because if it was another person then he or she won't have given it much thought and would have directly blamed Primis. Primis speaks without opening his eyes.
Primis: Sit.
Takemikazuchi: Thank you.
Takemikazuchi took the seat. As for Mikoto and Ouka, they just stand behind him. The room become silent again. None of the party said anything. After few minutes of silence, Takemikazuchi opened his mouth. He bowed his head towards Primis while saying.
Takemikazuchi: I want to thank you for recusing Haruhime. We are very grateful for that.
Mikoto and Ouka also followed Takemikazuchi action and bowed their head. At first, Ouka was arrogant but after standing in Primis presence all his arrogance has vanished. Seeing that Ouka is not behaving rudely both Takemikazuchi and Mikoto took a sigh of relief inwardly. Primis opened his eyes at this time.
Primis: Raise your head.
All three of raised their head. But this time, they are trying their best not to look into his eyes. Primis didn't care about this and continued.
Primis: I didn't save her for you. But because I find potential in her. That's all.
Takemikazuchi: I know. But we are still very grateful.
They bowed again. Primis accepted their bow this time.
Primis: *nod* This is the not the only reason you came this early in the morning, isn't it?
Takemikazuchi: Yes. I will direct come to the point. We Takemikazuchi Familia want to ally with you.
This time, Primis neither accept nor deny. He can tell that Takemikazuchi mean what he just said. Mikoto is also with him, but Ouka look conflicted. Even though he is trying try to hard, Primis still see through him. That's also one of the reasons why Primis didn't accepted right away. If even one person thoughts are different from others, it may cause problem in future. Especially if that person is the captain of the Familia himself.
Primis: I think you need more time to think about it.
Takemikazuchi: Huh? No, we don't.
Primis: But I still see that some of you are not on same page.
Takemikazuchi: ...…
Takemikazuchi glanced back at Mikoto and Ouka. Both have shocked expression when Primis denied. But he can see relief in Ouka eyes even though he tried hard to hide.
Takemikazuchi: I think you are right. We really shouldn't come before becoming certain. I apologize for showing such display.
Primis: Before you came to any decision, you should know what kind of person I am. I know that you Takemikazuchi Familia are ready to help anyone while making sure you don't hurt the innocent people. But I am different. If someone stands in my way, I don't care whether that person is civilian or not. To me they are just my enemies.
Takemikazuchi: .... *sigh* I understand.
Primis: One more thing. You don't have to force yourself to ally with me. If you didn't stand against me and remain neutral, I don't care one bit what you do. You can leave now.
Takemikazuchi: Thank You.
Takemikazuchi bowed one last time before leaving. He took a sigh of relief when he recalled Primis words that he won't attack them if they remain neutral. Right now, he has other things in mind.
'Takemikazuchi: Mikoto was right. He isn't like what rumors made them appear to be. When he saw that Ouka is still conflicted, he denied. Because if he has accepted that soon or later rift would start to appear between us. Some agree, some disagree. He even gave us a way to continue moving on even if we didn't join him. *sigh* We need to think of our next course of action.'
By now, they reach where members of "Hostess of Fertility" and Lili Haruhime just done with breakfast. Takemikazuchi put a smile on his face so that others won't find something is wrong.
Takemikazuchi: My talk with "The Black Swordsman" is done. But since we are some matters to attend to, we will take our leave.
Haruhime: Already. We just met after years.
Takemikazuchi: Haha. I know but don't worry. We are also living in Orario so we will meet later.
Haruhime: O-Ok. Mikoto, let's have a talk later.
Mikoto: Y-Yes. Later Haruhime.
Then they left under the reluctant gaze of Haruhime. Everyone presents in the room took a deep sigh. Even if Takemikazuchi can hide it, Mikoto can't. Her face expression said everything. Things didn't go as they expected. At this moment, Primis voiced sounded near their ears.
Primis: I want some time alone. Make sure no one disturb.
Except for Lili, Haruhime and Ryuu others startled since this is the first time, Primis message them like this. But then they put it at back of their mind while deciding to let him have some space.
Primis is thinking of other things that he must do today. He is hugging Ophis who is now sitting on his lap now with one hand while his other hand is patting her head gently. Sheng Ming is standing behind while massaging his shoulders.
{Sheng Ming: Husband, do you think they will agree to join you?}
{Primis: Depends on Ouka.}
{Sheng Ming: Ouka? Oh. That boy. Huh}
{Primis: Yes. He is the captain of their Familia.}
{Sheng Ming: Then it was good decision to decline. If even the very captain of Familia disagrees then there is no point in moving forward with the talk.}
Primis then closed his eyes again. Sheng Ming also remains silent while continuing her massage. She also massages his head with her beautiful slender fingers. During the whole process, there is a sweat and loving smile on her face. To her taking care of her husband is her happiness.
[Hey, Primis. The construction of Ais body will be completed soon. So, now tell me how you deteriorate her condition in two weeks while you were in deep slumber. Come one, tell me now.]
'Primis: ...…*sigh* Fine. Then listen.'
[Yes. I am listening.]
'Primis: What is Ais most precious and most painful memory?'
[Her most precious memory is the time which she spends with her mother. As for her most painful one is when her father Albert Waldstein died, and her mother Aria disappear.]
'Primis: Yes. Do you know Hypnotism can be used in two ways? First, you Hypnotize someone to make her do your bidding directly. Another way is that you use a Trigger.'
[Trigger. Huh.]
'Primis: That time when I fought Ais for the first-time and break her, I used it.'
[I am suddenly having a very bad feeling about it. Just what did you do?]
'Primis: Nothing much. I just use my Sharingan, Eye of Hypnotism to create a trigger in her mind. And that trigger will activate whenever she will sleep or took a nap.'
[*gulp* What did the trigger do?]
'Primis: Whenever Ais will sleep, she will recall the time she spent with her mother and then how she lost everything suddenly. Her Nightmare.'
[W-What the---- You mean every time, she will decide to rest.]
'Primis: Yes. Everytime.'
[You are really becoming more and more dangerous. To think you planned so far in just your first meeting. And it was to the point that it will still work when you left.]
'Primis: Yes.'
[Now even I am feeling afraid of you a little. Your schemes just keep on becoming more and more harder to predict.]
'Primis: Feeling down already. Didn't you say you will figure out my plan before Behemoth's attack?'
[DAMN. I still have one month. I will surely figure it out. Just you wait.]
'Primis: Yes. Yes. I am waiting.'
Hearing Primis mocking tone, Twilight became even more angry. But too bad she can't do anything other than trying to figure it out. Primis then became silent. Patting Ophis head in front and receiving Sheng Ming care from behind.
As time went by, Adventurers started to appear in the streets, and some even came to "Hostess of Fertility" for the breakfast before going to dungeon. Haruhime and Lili has gone back to their room. They want to talk with Primis but since he said he need some alone time they didn't bother him. Suddenly, an Adventurer rushed into "Hostess of Fertility".
Adventurer 1: EVERYONE, SOMETHING MAJOR HAS HAPPENED.
Adventurer 2: What is it?
Adventurer 3: Yeah. Why are you shouting this early in the morning?
Adventurers who were having breakfast show a displease expression. Can't they even have breakfast in peace? They are already at the edge because of Nobles. That Adventurer ignored their expression because currently even he is shocked.
Adventurer 1: Another. Another Noble Lineage has been erased. There mansion is full of tall trees and dead bodies. T-T-There no survivors.
SILENCE
TOTAL SIENCE
Everyone opened their eyes wide. They are all in shock. Primis of course heard everything since nothing can be hidden in his Inner Zone(5 Km) but he didn't care. He then opened his eyes.
Primis: Times up.
Then space wrap and Primis, Ophis and Sheng Ming disappear. Room become empty again.